Chapter 1280 - Withdrawal and Conditions (1/2)
The moment he finished speaking, the scene turned silent, and the expressions of the many representatives present were complicated.
The power of the Black Star Army in the Shattered Star Ring was too large. This Star Field could practically be considered as their backyard. More than eighty percent of the civilizations there had different areas of cooperation with them, and they had always cooperated happily in a win-win situation. The sanctions were a trouble for them.
However, they were even more afraid of the three Universal Civilizations. In terms of interests, they were more intertwined with the three Universal Civilizations.
It was not just that, but the strongest seven civilizations of the Shattered Star Ring had already chosen their positions, expressing support for the three Universal Civilizations. No one knew what sort of agreement they had with the three Universal Civilizations, but even reluctant, all of them had no choice but to follow suit.
“… Agreed.”
“Seconded.”
Everyone was silent for a while before opening their mouths one after another. Many of them vaguely glanced toward the Planet Aquamarine civilization, their eyes complicated, with pitying, sighing, or gloating gazes.
The condition to access the Civilization Conference was to be a Star System level Civilization, but Planet Aquamarine was of a different breed. It ranked as a surface civilization, but its status was brought to it by Black Star. Just a Beyond Grade A was enough to propel them to the sky.
For a long time, many of the civilizations had envied and hated Planet Aquamarine. They could not cultivate a Beyond Grade A, but they actually had three of them. This was some bullsh*t luck!
With the promotion of Hila and Aurora, the status of Planet Aquamarine had risen rapidly in recent years. Even if the civilization was weak, they could afford to be rampant in the Civilization Council since all the civilizations in the Shattered Star Ring depended on the Black Star Army. They had taken good care of Planet Aquamarine, but without the protection of Black Star, Planet Aquamarine would be nothing in their eyes.
Since Black Star had fallen out of favor, many of the people in the room wished to see the Planet Aquamarine turn into a joke.
Very quickly, every civilization present either agreed or abstained from voting, leaving only the Star Pupil Civilization and Planet Aquamarine having not expressed their opinions.
At this moment, one of the Star Cluster level council members spoke up. “Representatives of Planet Aquamarine and Star Pupil Civilization, only you two are left.”
The expression of the Star Pupil Civilization Represent was conflicted, his lips twisting around. After a few long seconds, he finally answered in a low voice.
“… We abstain.”
Everyone could not help but glance at him, and a touch of surprise flashed across their faces. However, they understood the reason behind.
Only Planet Aquamarine was left, and everyone’s gaze fell onto Bennett.
“Planet Aquamarine Civilization, what about you guys?” The Star Cluster representative pressed on.
Bennett took a deep breath before solemnly speaking as he stood up.
“We strongly oppose these unfair sanctions and will never accept the unprovoked accusations and slander… From now on, Planet Aquamarine Civilization will withdraw from the Shattered Star Ring Civilization Conference!”
His tone was sonorous and powerful, without hesitation.
Everyone suddenly went into an uproar, looking at the expressionless Bennett in surprise.
They had thought that Planet Aquamarine would adopt a more roundabout attitude but did not expect them to be so stubborn, immediately speaking about leaving the council.
The Representative of the Purple Crystal Civilization could not help but ask, “Are you certain?”
“Black Star is one of the greatest figures in the history of Planet Aquamarine. We will not allow any person or organization to maliciously slander him. Even the three Universal Civilizations should not arbitrarily discredit the great figures of other civilizations!” Bennett’s tone was hard as steel.
Having said this, he directly lifted the remote projection, disappearing from the meeting. He expressed his attitude through actions.
Seeing this, many of the representatives exchanged glances, their expressions complicated.
They did not expect that Planet Aquamarine would be so resolute as to remain standing by Black Star’s side, willing to bear the hatred of the three Universal Civilizations…
In fact, in their eyes, Planet Aquamarine had a much better way to deal with this matter. They believed that Black Star would understand, but to take such a tough attitude and openly challenge the three Universal Civilizations, they would likely become a model for the latter to use as a lesson to learn for others.
Many of the representatives shook their heads and sighed, involuntarily glancing at the Star Pupil Civilization representative.
In their eyes, what the Star Pupil Civilization did was undoubtedly the right thing…
But in their hearts, all of them were unsatisfied toward the three Universal Civilizations, and seeing how someone actually dared to stick their head out filled them with admiration.
Almost every civilization wished to oppose the hegemonic decree from the three Universal Civilizations in a clear-cut manner, but unfortunately… no one had such confidence.
The representative of the Star Pupil Civilization secretly clenched his fists in a place where no one could see, as an expression of shame flashed across his face.
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In his office, Bennett opened his eyes as his vision returned to the room.
He only saw a group of executive officials waiting there, staring at him for orders.
Bennett lightly sighed before solemnly ordering.
“We have already withdrawn from the Shattered Star Ring Council. Announce our decision to the whole civilization.”
“…Understood.”
No one said anything more, receiving the orders and leaving the room in a file.
It did not take long for this incident to spread across the entire Planet Aquamarine through their official media and social channels.
Bennett stayed within his office the whole time. After reading the news, he took out his communicator and logged onto the quantum network to check the public’s attitude on this matter.
Soon, messages came into his view.
“Well done! I’ve long gotten tired of seeing the three Universal Civilizations!”
“To dare discredit our greatest, what a bunch of garbage!”
“I sincerely support the decision of our federal government. The three Universal Civilizations are clearly bullying us. Did you think we were submissive people‽”
Seeing the messages filled with indignation and righteous fury from the citizens, Bennett’s old face crinkled into a smile.
Let’s hope that this was the right choice…
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